My first opportunity in the UFC was to cut to 140 pounds. This was too tough for me, but by me going through that, it opened the door for a 145-pound division.
You know, I think I had a great career; there's not much I think I'd do different other than get a title shot much earlier. I didn't get one till 49 or 50 fights into my career.
What's important is to be fighting in the UFC. It doesn't matter if it's the first or last show.
If I had the opportunity to fight Khabib, or anyone ranked No. 1 - I've played that in my head a million times.
I think if you get the opportunity to try and become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and you turn your back on it, then you're a bit of a fraud.
As a challenger, I need and want to fight some people because that would give me the opportunity to get to the title shot.
Around 2005, UFC offered me a chance to fight for them. But, at that moment, I was under contract with NJPW, and I decided to stay in pro-wrestling. It was a good opportunity, but I don't regret my choice.
When the UFC announced that 125 tournament, I remember thinking, 'Finally, this is my spot.'
